Penshurst Public School

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About the school

Penshurst Public School provides students with quality educational programs delivered by highly qualified, dedicated teachers within a caring and nurturing learning environment. With a strong academic focus, students enjoy opportunities that challenge and extend their learning across an extensive curriculum. The school offers stimulating enrichment programs for gifted and talented students, as well as excellent support programs for students with special needs. Special programs such as Reading Recovery and the Community Maths Tutor Program give students the chance to consolidate their literacy and numeracy skills at an early age.

Extracurricular activities abound, including sport, band, choir, dance, signing choir, and chess, enriching the students' educational experience. The school fosters a commitment to high expectations for learning and behaviour, creating an environment where over 60 nations intermingle with a spirit of tolerance and respect. The welfare system is underpinned by restorative practices which promote respect and understanding among all students.

Penshurst Public School is well resourced, providing access to the latest technologies, including a wireless Technology Centre, interactive whiteboards, and a mobile lab, ensuring students become capable users of modern technology. The school prides itself on its strong partnership with parents, actively encouraging them to engage in their children's learning and the school's development. Community involvement is celebrated through initiatives such as Harmony Day, and a strong focus on student representation and contribution is maintained through the Student Representative Council. Regular reflective practices help the school adapt to meet the evolving needs of its students.

Mission

We aim to provide a high quality education in a safe and inclusive environment!

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
458 (219 girls, 239 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
458
ICSEA What does this mean?
1061 (percentile 72)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
17% / 25% / 34% / 25%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
31.3
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
6.4

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 73
Year 1 61
Year 2 70
Year 3 86
Year 4 64
Year 5 50
Year 6 54
Total 458

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 458 219 239 - 1061 31.3
2024 473 220 253 91 1058 33.3
2023 491 225 266 91.6 1060 32.5
2022 423 193 230 89.4 1057 28.6
2021 394 193 201 94.6 1044 26.9
2020 374 191 183 - 1044 28.2
2019 413 213 200 93.5 1044 29.7
2018 438 225 213 94.8 1044 29.9
2017 440 223 217 94.6 1046 30.1
2016 439 225 214 95.3 1048 28.1
2015 459 228 231 95.3 1039 28.2
2014 434 205 229 96.6 1037 27.2
2013 461 216 245 96.6 1045 28.4
2012 415 199 216 95.6 1051 25.8
2011 423 201 222 96.2 1050 25.6
2010 415 196 219 - 1049 25.4
2009 424 204 220 - 1039 25.4
2008 426 205 221 - 1039 25.4

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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